The Bucket Podcast David Abend - Co-Founder and Editor In Chief

Can acknowledging and planning for your own death lead to fewer death-bed regrets? That’s the question I pose to Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, hospice nurse, end-of-life doula and the author of eight books that offer tools, tips and wisdom on end of life caregiving. But it is her class, The Best Three Months, that offers the evidence that planning for your own death can be the impetus that leads to choices that can help change the way you’re living your life — and lead to fewer death-bed regrets. What would you do if you found out you only had three months to live? We suggest you start by listening to this podcast.

Need some help getting out of your own way? (don’t we all?) Then listen to this podcast with Laura Berman Fortgang, one of the founding members of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a best-selling author and a professional speaker  Her innovative approach to life and career coaching has earned appearances on numerous television programs including the Oprah Show. Her Tedx talk has been viewed by more than 1.5 million people who, perhaps like you, were struggling to find a way to transition to a career or purpose that better aligns with who they really are. If you’ve got a  stockpile of “yeah buts” that are preventing you from making a change, find out how Laura’s Now What Coaching can help you get over the hump.

How many Monday’s do you have left? And how are you going to use them? That’s what Jodi Wellman wants to know. Jodi is the Founder of Four Thousand Mondays where she dedicates all her Mondays to helping people live squander-free life. Unafraid to take on the Grim Reaper himself, Jodi combines her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology with her 25 years as a Certified Life Coach to realize that life is short and you can’t waste a minute of it. In this podcast, Jodi talks about her vision, her unique approach and even her new book, You Only Die Once. 

"It’s easy to get caught up in the crap of life where we get stressed out and get frustrated. That’s why it’s important to have reminders that life is short. And pep talks when we’re down.” If you’re in need of a pep talk on the living life to its fullest, then cue up this podcast with Kate Manser, author of the book, and creator of the website, “You Might Die Tomorrow (So Live For Today)”. Hear how Kate turned her death anxiety into a “not living an awesome life anxiety” and started living her best life. From her “Death bed gut check” to her personal “Wake Up Calls,” Kate’s energy and enthusiasm is both refreshing and inspiring and will help you make choices that could help you lead a happier life, and die with fewer regrets.

Why does a folktronica band embark on an album about death and dying? Find out in this revealing podcast with Sam Genders and Becky Jacobs, two of the founding members of the English band, Tunng, that recently released a 12 song album and eight episode podcast called, Tunng presents…Dead Club. “We are a band that is known for being playful and for being fun,” Jacobs tells us. “I think that that's possibly one of the reasons that there was some kind of discussion about whether this was an appropriate subject for us.” Hear why the project started and how it grew to become not only profoundly impactful but unexpectedly uplifting as well.

Can embracing your mortality lead to a more fulfilling life? Yes, says David Abend, founder of The Bucket, an online magazine that helps you live fully and die well. In this episode, David talks about all things Bucket. From the genesis of the idea more than 30 years ago, to the clarity of the “Zoo” metaphor, David explains the counterintuitive value of embracing one’s own mortality. He also introduces us to the concept of everyone having a Bucket Age — the number of years you likely have left to live — and how calculating yours can be a catalyst to making decisions that can change your life for the better.